Phishing attackers are always looking for a new angle, and the latest attacks making the rounds look to fool victims using LinkedIn Reminders as their angle. Unlike so many other phishing attacks that are seen every day, these actually look …

The world of IT continually creates new technologies and malicious software develops along with it. As we become more reliant on devices such as mobile phones, consoles and tablets, it is just a matter of time before hackers begin to …

In Part One, I talk about a phone call scam I received and how I had been passed by the “caller” to a “supervisor”, and then to a “technician”, and how the story just got better and more believable along …

Killing time should be a piece of cake with all the Internet has to offer – really, it’s inconceivable that you might be at a loss for something to do. That does not mean watching cat videos or playing flash …

Phone call scams are becoming an epidemic. The phone rings and, upon answering, the caller promptly identifies himself/herself and often claims to work with a prominent organization, such as Microsoft – all of which is bogus. However, some of the …

We know sys admins love gadgets, and have therefore compiled a list of some really sweet gadgets, gizmos, tools and other neat stuff that would definitely come in handy. These are tangible devices, not software or websites. So if you’re …

Windows Server 2012, the latest addition to the Microsoft Server operating system line up, was launched recently and with all the hype I just had to give it a spin.  In most cases, changes to server operating systems are hidden …

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a term used to describe employees who take their own portable device (e.g. iPhones, iPads and laptops) to the workplace with the intention of accessing firm resources to carry out their everyday jobs. The …

A SysAdmin has an almost endless list of tasks they must complete on a regular basis. Some are so routine that they can be done while multitasking, others require careful attention to detail and a laser-like focus to ensure that …

I came across two stories recently that made me wonder what the outcome would be if they were seen in parallel. The first, reported by Wired.com, showed how, despite being repeatedly told about the importance of security, people seem to …